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Ring in the New Year with bells

LEOMINSTER -- The Merrimack Valley Ringers will perform a concert at Pilgrim Congregational Church on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. Free will offerings will be accepted.

Currently celebrating its 10th season, the all-volunteer Merrimack Valley Ringers are an auditioned community handbell ensemble devoted to sharing the art of handbells and handchimes with everyone.

MVR has 15 members and performs an average of 18 concerts per year. Since most handbell pieces only require 13 ringers, the larger roster allows MVR to perform music with members playing accompanying instruments, such as flute, piano, organ, recorder, trumpet, guitar, bass guitar and percussion. It also allows the group to present longer concerts without overwhelming the ringers, as they can rotate bell-ringing responsibilities.

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